Find Your Sunscreen Soul Mate
Now that you’ve cut through the myths surrounding sunscreens, it’s time to discover which version of vital SPF is right for you. The Cut tested a lion’s share of the gooiest, lightest, and most effective sunscreens, and found the 12 best for every skin type and concern. From a sheer SPF that shields skin from oiliness, to a solid balm that shirks ashy skin, and a super-thin serum that blends under any moisturizer, click through the slideshow to find the sunscreen that feels like it was made for you.
If You Are Feeling Lazy La Roche-Posay’s light, milky serum is extremely viscous and absorbs into skin so well that it feels like you are wearing...
If You Are Feeling Lazy La Roche-Posay’s light, milky serum is extremely viscous and absorbs into skin so well that it feels like you are wearing nothing at all. Rich in vitamins C and E, the silky formula allows you to combine your serum and sunscreen steps in one fell swoop.
If Ashy Knees Give You Nightmares Palmer’s Moisturizing Sunscreen Balm with SPF 15 is a totally solid blend of shea and cocoa butter that, when s...
If Ashy Knees Give You Nightmares Palmer’s Moisturizing Sunscreen Balm with SPF 15 is a totally solid blend of shea and cocoa butter that, when scooped from the jar and rubbed between fingers, melts into a glistening salve. The nutty-smelling formula is so rich that it is essentially an insurance policy against ashy skin.
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If Your Skin Is More Oily Than BP Lancôme’s super-thin, waterlike sunscreen isn’t particularly hydrating, but the emollient formula can com...
If Your Skin Is More Oily Than BP Lancôme’s super-thin, waterlike sunscreen isn’t particularly hydrating, but the emollient formula can comfortably glide over any moisturizer without beading or leaving a greasy sheen. The breathable fluid dries powdery, thus bucking any opportunity for oily skin to emerge.
If You’re Really, Really Hot There is a zero chance of blending trouble with L’Oreal’s completely clear, non-sticky SPF. The gel transforms into ...
If You’re Really, Really Hot There is a zero chance of blending trouble with L’Oreal’s completely clear, non-sticky SPF. The gel transforms into an oil on skin, and a dose of menthol makes the sunscreen feel as cool as a fan blowing on your body.
If You Want Your Sunscreen to Feel as Light as Air Though slightly thicker and more hydrating than Lancôme’s sunscreen, Biologique Rechere’...
If You Want Your Sunscreen to Feel as Light as Air Though slightly thicker and more hydrating than Lancôme’s sunscreen, Biologique Rechere’s SPF still feels like a cloud on skin. The yellow fluid absorbs quickly without radiating a chalky or sallow cast and packs just enough moisture to suit normal to combination skin.
If You’re Totally Busy Staying true to its name, MD Solar Sciences’ Quick Dry Sunscreen dries within seconds of landing on skin. The non-greasy a...
If You’re Totally Busy Staying true to its name, MD Solar Sciences’ Quick Dry Sunscreen dries within seconds of landing on skin. The non-greasy and idiot-proof SPF is the piece of cake complement to frantic dressing in the morning and enables fast reapplication throughout the day.
If You Want Your Skin to Glow Wrinkles or no wrinkles, Clarins’ Control Cream with SPF is a buttery elixir for anyone with dry skin. The rich lot...
If You Want Your Skin to Glow Wrinkles or no wrinkles, Clarins’ Control Cream with SPF is a buttery elixir for anyone with dry skin. The rich lotion elevates dull complexions with a dewy finish and smells like a really fancy French perfume.
If You Love Puppies Cruelty-free and vegan-certified Nature’s Gate Sport blends effortlessly over every nook and cranny on the body. It casts a s...
If You Love Puppies Cruelty-free and vegan-certified Nature’s Gate Sport blends effortlessly over every nook and cranny on the body. It casts a small amount of shine, making arms, legs, and the collarbone practically dazzle under warm sunlight.
If You Fear Dry Skin Don't be afraid that this sunscreen's label mentions yoghurt or milk. It doesn't smell like cows (in fact, it has a light, i...
If You Fear Dry Skin Don't be afraid that this sunscreen's label mentions yoghurt or milk. It doesn't smell like cows (in fact, it has a light, innocuous, citrus-inspired scent) and has the skin-feel of a liquid moisturizer. Its silky feel makes it best for dry skin types.
If You’re Haunted By Zits Willow bark and kelp extract help this fast-drying moisturizer shirk emerging breakouts. The addition of retinol deriva...
If You’re Haunted By Zits Willow bark and kelp extract help this fast-drying moisturizer shirk emerging breakouts. The addition of retinol derivatives and vitamins C and E also shield signs of aging by strengthening skin and minimizing dark spots.
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If You Want to Skip Primer This mercifully unscented sunscreen doesn't deliver powdery or chalky residue despite having SPF 30. It's a favorite c...
If You Want to Skip Primer This mercifully unscented sunscreen doesn't deliver powdery or chalky residue despite having SPF 30. It's a favorite choice for makeup-wearers because its powdery finish provides the same type of slight, non-oily grip you might find in a primer.
If You're Wearing Makeup Brush on Block offers a solution to the problem of repplaying makeup over sunscreen. The powder formula coats makeup and...
If You're Wearing Makeup Brush on Block offers a solution to the problem of repplaying makeup over sunscreen. The powder formula coats makeup and skin in a fresh supply of translucent, non-cakey SPF, while the formula's rice starch stomps shine and oily T-zones.
Photo: Courtesy of Brush on Block
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